The Changemaker (Making a Difference Award)

Celebrating women who see what's broken in the world and have the courage to fix it — creating meaningful, lasting change through their business.

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She Didn't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It. She Became the Solution.

Some women don't just run a business — they run a movement. This award is for the women who looked at a problem in their industry, community, or the world and refused to look away. Instead, they built something that changes things. Something that challenges systems, shifts perspectives, and leaves the world genuinely better than they found it.

Whether you're tackling social injustice, environmental issues, education gaps, health inequities, or any cause that needs a champion — if your business exists because you believe things should be different, this is your award.

You're a great fit if you:

  • Built a business or initiative that directly addresses a social, environmental, or community issue

  • Have created measurable, tangible change — not just awareness, but real impact

  • Challenge the status quo and inspire others to think and act differently

  • Lead with purpose, conviction, and a deep commitment to making things better

Altitude Awards (The Changemaker)

What Our Judges Want to See

The Problem You're Solving

The issue you identified — why it matters, who it affects, and why you decided to act.

Action & Execution

What you actually built or did — the programs, products, services, or campaigns driving real change.

Measurable Impact

The results — lives changed, systems shifted, communities strengthened, or policies influenced. Numbers, stories, or both.

Ripple Effect

How your work inspires others — the movement you've started, the conversations you've sparked, and the change that keeps spreading.
Larissa Wright

Last Year's Winner — Larissa Wright

Larissa’s holistic approach changes lives, nurturing wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Her vision for a healthier world is making a real, lasting difference.

You're Not Just Building a Business. You're Changing the World.

The change you're creating matters — and it deserves to be seen. Enter the Changemaker Award and show the world what happens when one woman decides enough is enough.

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Altitude Awards Winners (2025)